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A catch by Joe Rudi in Game 2 helped this team defeat the Cincinnati Reds in the 1972 World Series, and this team would go on to win the next two World Series. This team won in a sweep the 1989 World Series. From 2000 to 2003 this team lost four straight [*] American League Division Series, but the streak broke in 2006 thanks to wins from Dan Haren, Kiko Calero, and Barry Zito. Kurt Suzuki catches for this team, and current outfielders on this team include Ryan Sweeney and Coco Crisp. For 10 points, name this team that competes in the Bay Bridge series against their nearby rivals, the San Francisco Giants.
A catch by Joe Rudi in Game 2 helped this team defeat the Cincinnati Reds in the 1972 World Series, and this team would go on to win the next two World Series.
{Oakland Athletics} [accept either underlined portion; accept {A's}]